Biz Briefs 1-7-11

Patriot Staff

Friday

Jan 7, 2011 at 2:00 AM

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THE CAPE COD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE recently unveiled the cover of its annual Cape Cod Travel Guide magazine, depicting Highland Light in Truro as photographed by Brian Tague. The publication will hit newsstands in March. Advertising space is still available, but businesses must act soon: contact Kristin Carey ASAP at 508-364-1018 or kcarey@capecodchamber.org.

Tips on effective introductions

Professional organizer and trainer Maryann Murphy will be the keynote speaker at the Jan. 11 meeting of the American Business Women’s Association at the Radisson Hotel, Iyannough Road, Hyannis. The talk will provide tips on how business women can present themselves effectively when introducing themselves in a group. Networking begins at 5:30 p.m. with buffet dinner and speaker at 6 p.m. $20, $25 for guests or members without a reservation. RSVP to 508-685-6561.

Reverse Mortgages

Learn how you can benefit from a reverse mortgage in a free workshop presented by the experts at Aging in Place Cape Cod - 10:30 a.m. Jan. 13, Marstons Mills Public Library, 2160 Main St. 508-428-5175.

The Rotary Club of Hyannis Good Works Foundation, through the Human Development Committee, is accepting proposals from interested organizations for service projects that focus on basic human need and welfare in the Town of Barnstable. The committee has $12,000 to support a winning proposal, and is looking for innovative programs that could be replicated in other areas of the Cape if successful. Proposals must be submitted by Jan. 14 to Rotary Club of Hyannis, P.O. Box 977, Hyannis, and directed to Jay Goodwin. Questions about format of proposals may be sent to Jay at jayg@hyannishonda.com.

Biz After Hours

The Hyannis Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours event will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Barnstable Restaurant and Tavern, 3176 Main St., Barnstable Village, and is co-sponsored by Wendell Marketing. $15 non-members. RSVP www.hyannis.com.

Planned Giving Council meeting

The Planned Giving Council of Cape Cod will hold their annual meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Old Yarmouth Inn, Route 6A, Yarmouthport. Larry G. Raff, president of Copley Raff, Inc. will discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of Endowment Fundraising. $35 non-members. To register call 508-280-1822 by Jan. 14.

ServSafe food safety certification

Cape Cod Cooperative Extension will offer a ServSafe certification training program at 9 a.m. Jan. 24 at the Sandwich Council on Aging, 270 Quaker Meetinghouse Road. $150 includes textbook, exam and certificate.

A recertification review and exam ($75) will be held at 9 a.m. Feb. 2 at Sandwich Council on Aging.

Information and registration: 508-375-6697 or www.capecodextension.org.

Five Star Rehab supports veterans

Five Star Rehabilitation & Wellness is collecting non-perishable food items for the food pantry at the Nam Veterans Association of the Cape & Islands. Items may be dropped off at the Five Star clinic, located in the Village Marketplace, 269 Stevens St., Hyannis, Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Five Star will deliver the items to the pantry. More info at 508-790-2700.

Helping local food pantries

Community Bank in Sandwich is serving as a drop-off point for non-perishable food items during the winter months, to support the local community and raise awareness of families in need.

Fuel Assistance for 2010-11

Massachusetts low-income households may qualify for assistance with heating costs through the state’s Fuel Assistance Program through April 30 of the 2010-11 season. To receive more information and set up an appointment to discuss eligibility, call outreach coordinator Hilda Davenport at the Yarmouth Council on Aging, 508-394-7606.

BNI holds Hyannis meetings

The COMM chapter of Business Network International holds weekly meetings featuring a speaker Thursdays at 7 a.m. at the Hyannis Golf Club on Route 132. Contact Jack Mason at 508-771-1427 or jmason@barnstablepatriot.com.

News from WE CAN

WE CAN offers legal clinics for low- to moderate-income women at its offices, 357 Main St., Suite 2H, Harwichport. For information, call 508-430-8111.

Free income tax preparation

Co-sponsored by AARP and the IRS, Tax Aide provides free income tax preparation for low- and middle-income citizens, with emphasis on seniors. Tax Aide is seeking qualified volunteers to help in preparing these tax returns. Training is provided. Contact Pat Zeiss at 508-255-2292 to become part of this important team.

SHINE seeks volunteers

During the annual Medicare enrollment period, the Cape & Islands SHINE program needs additional volunteers to assist enrollees. The program’s regional office is at the Yarmouth Senior Center, 528 Forest Rd., West Yarmouth. Volunteers would work 4-6 hours per week through Jan. 31, and would need computer knowledge, data entry and research skills. Training provided. Call Sonja Brewer at 508-394-9326.

Donate that clunker!

Boys and Girls Clubs in Massachusetts are looking for clunker cars. People wishing to donate are urged to call 800-246-0493. Cars are sold at auction and donors may take sale amount as a tax deduction.

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